Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX3000

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 21 months prior to the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS against the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and NX3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.